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News Release from: AMI Semiconductor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 21 May 2004
Kent brings technical savvy and vision
John Kent has been appointed to serve as Vice President of Technology Research and Development at AMI Semiconductor.
John Kent has been appointed to serve as Vice President of Technology Research and Development at AMI Semiconductor Kent joins AMIS from IBM where he was the Manager of ASIC and Array Development for the company's Microelectronics Division
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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In this role he was responsible for ASIC library, memory product design and test development, supervising the technical staff, and maintaining relations with blue-chip clients in Europe and Asia.
"John is well-versed in mixed-signal IC design, ASIC design and technology and will be a tremendous asset for AMIS", stated Chris King, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMIS.
"We are pleased to have someone like John help us see the new possibilities for product development and semiconductor technologies".
"I am confident that his technical savvy and vision will help move AMIS engineering to a new level".
During his tenure with IBM, Kent held a variety of technical and managerial positions within the company's Microelectronics Division, exposing him to a wide range of semiconductor technologies and end-product applications.
Additionally, he had several management roles in the company's chip manufacturing facility where he gained an appreciation for plant operations, advanced process line technology and design processes.
In his new position with AMIS, Kent will be responsible for the company's global semiconductor technology roadmap, encompassing all divisions from structured digital products to mixed-signal design and manufacturing.
Kent will work closely with division heads on the development and integration of the company's design and foundry groups.
Additionally, Kent will oversee the definition of AMI Semiconductor's advanced technology investment strategy for deep-submicron CMOS and high-voltage technologies for leading-edge manufacturing capabilities.
Kent earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University, a master's in project management from George Washington University and continuing education credits from the University of Vermont in electrical engineering.
He is an associate member of IEEE and the American Society For Chemical Engineering, as well as a member of the Project Management Institute.
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